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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Burnt residue or slag left after something has burned, originally referring to slag from smelting metal
- Origin
- Old English (via 'sinder', spelling later influenced by Old French 'cendre')
- Pronunciation
- SIN-der
Cinder is an Old English name that comes from 'sinder', its spelling later shaped by the Old French 'cendre'. It originally referred to the slag left behind when metal was smelted, and today it describes the burnt residue left after something has burned. It's pronounced SIN-der.
Meaning & Origin of Cinder
Meaning: Burnt residue or slag left after something has burned, originally referring to slag from smelting metal.
Origin: Old English (via 'sinder', spelling later influenced by Old French 'cendre').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cinder
SIN-derIPA /ˈsɪndər/
Popularity of Cinder
Cinder does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Cinder mean?
Burnt residue or slag left after something has burned, originally referring to slag from smelting metal. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cinder?
Cinder is pronounced SIN-der (IPA: /ˈsɪndər/).
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